Chapter
Moving from Hardware to Virtual Keyboard
1:30:23 - 1:36:28 (06:04)
The decision to move from a hardware keyboard to a virtual one was opinion-driven, but the data eventually showed evidence that the SIM slot was necessary.
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The transition from a hardware keyboard to a virtual keyboard is an opinion-based decision, and it's essential to understand that it's a different type of device.
1:30:23 - 1:33:35 (03:11)
Summary
The transition from a hardware keyboard to a virtual keyboard is an opinion-based decision, and it's essential to understand that it's a different type of device. Although BlackBerry was successful with its keyboard-based device, the newer device will have apps taking over the whole screen.
ChapterMoving from Hardware to Virtual Keyboard
Episode#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode talks about how SIM slots are becoming a legacy port and are getting replaced by embedded SIMs (eSIMs) in newer devices.
1:33:35 - 1:34:53 (01:18)
Summary
This episode talks about how SIM slots are becoming a legacy port and are getting replaced by embedded SIMs (eSIMs) in newer devices. It also discusses the impact of technology on making opinion-based decisions into a data-driven one.
ChapterMoving from Hardware to Virtual Keyboard
Episode#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The removal of the headphone jack from iPhones was a decision that was years in the making and involved building the right protocols and chips to make the experience seamless.
1:34:53 - 1:36:28 (01:34)
Summary
The removal of the headphone jack from iPhones was a decision that was years in the making and involved building the right protocols and chips to make the experience seamless. While some argue that it was a regressive step, progress sometimes looks like leaving old technology behind.